My soul is wrapped in harsh repose, Midnight descends in raven-colored clothes, But soft... behold! A sunlight beam Butting a swath of glimmering gleam. My heart expands, 'tis grown a bulge in it, Inspired by your beauty... Effulgent.

Joss Whedon
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The author is describing how he feels about his love for his wife. He states that his soul is wrapped in harsh repose, which means that the feeling of him loving her so much has made him tense and angry with himself. He says that midnight descends in raven-colored clothes, which means that the time of him loving her has become darker and more depressing because of the pain he feels in his heart. Then, in a burst of sunshine, he says that his heart has grown a bulge in it. It is saying that he feels inspired by her beauty because she makes him feel good by making him feel happy.

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